I had an amazing experience at Texas Best Smokehouse thanks to the outstanding service from Roy, Jasmine, and Marbella. From the moment I walked in, they made me feel welcomed and taken care of. Roy was attentive and professional, making sure everything was running smoothly and that we had everything we needed and offer great recommendations . Jasmine brought such a warm and friendly energy. Marbella also stood out with her kindness and great customer service. All three of them went above and beyond. Because of them I'll definitely be coming back! read more

RUDE cashier, "Mario". We stop in this store yesterday for some food and fuel. my wife got some brisket and beans, while I went for a beer. The person behind the counter had asked me for my drivers license " I have to scan it " is what she said, BTW, I am 61 years old. Rules are rules,so I go out get my license and return. While in line ,I noticed an another man buying beer, a different counter person glances at his I.d. ,doesn't scan it and finishes the transaction. I hand my license to the boy behind the counter, he glances hands it back, I asked " why didn't you scan the last person or mine,he scoffs. That they made me, a 61 year old,to go out in the 105f weather to get my license when they barely looked at it. The counter person became rude and scoffed at me when I walked away he began to laugh , no one else was around at this point. I asked his name, 3 xs, finally he said "Mario". Black hair (possibly dyed), tattoo on his chest with a star sticker on his forehead. Around 20 yeats old. RUDE, and the brisket was mediocre at best. Not going to spend any more of my money here. read more

Was driving my rig through, headed to Phoenix AZ for a stop and remembered there was a Texas Smokehouse within the vicinity on one of my previous trips. Found it at exit 572 i20 freeway. Long story short this place has everything you want except maybe Beef Ribs. The sides were awesome, I picked up some roasted squash and roasted potatoes. Very good. And went with a 3 meat plate 25.99. With Taxes and everything the tab came out to about 29.00+. Not bad, considering something like this out in Los Angeles would probably set you back close to 40.00. The baby back ribs were tender and retained most of its moisture, AAA. Brisket was alright, dries out really easily, preferred even thinner cut, but had a decent fat to lean meat marbling. Last meat option, I went with Spicy Sausages. It was infused with cheddar, and in all honesty, probably should have went with a slice of ham or pulled pork. Overall a pretty decent place for meat lovers. Raw onions and BBQ sauce are AYCE. This be my third time ordering here over the past 2 years driving cross country. Overall a solid stop for a fast casual eatery with Southern flare. Shout-out to the young Southern gentleman with the slick back haircut serving everyone. Very well mannered, super polite, courteous, professional, and charismatic. Excellent crew. read more

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Staff was great, the Service was Wonderful and Food was Awesome! The store was clean and it came with Free smells!

This place has it all whether you want to come in and sit down for a hot meal or get snacks for on the go or walk around and look for some toys, souvenirs and trinkets. I thought I was just going to purchase gas, take a quick restroom break and get a snack. When I opened the door my eyes and ears changed my mind. There's fudge, truffles, candy, cakes, pies, cookies, salads and deli sandwiches. All said to be made fresh daily! I ended up perusing the store for over an hour and running my mouth with management in the restaurant and the store. Everything was so well organized and smells wonderful! Whoever the designer is, kudos to you!! You know your marketing niche! Although the restaurant prices were a little high it's worth it and typical for the taste and offerings. The gas station part does offer cold selections that are labeled and you can microwave since the restaurant closes at 11pm. I bought Chicken Fajita Wraps at $6.99 (3) very large from refrigerated section. There's also home decor available for purchase.... read more

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This location unlike other locations by the same name has good moist sausages. With friendly staff that's happy to help and show us the cuts before we pay. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Sausage from the Balch Springs location. Dry leathery not good - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Good food. Good service. Clean bathrooms. This gas station has it all! Tons of gifts items & toys for the kids. Baked goods. Fudge & chocolates. Worth the stop! read more

Mediocre at best. Headed to TN, and had to stop to use the restrooms. Since we were hungry and this place appeared to be pretty popular we opted to grab a bite to eat as well. This is a store with several different food options. There is a sonic inside, the BBQ spot, and then a dessert/deli option. We ordered from the BBQ spot. I had a chicken plate with collard greens and a pea salad. My boyfriend had a catfish plate with zucchini and broccoli rice. The chicken was charred and dry. Not sure why they over cooked it. I wish I would have taken a picture. The greens taste like they came out of a can, the pea salad was the only thing I can give kudos to. I tried my boyfriends fish. It has a very thick breading on it with a good flavor. However, it is salty. He enjoyed the cornbread and his sides. I did grab two macaroons from the dessert section. They are not homemade and taste a little stale. Neither flavor tasted like the actual flavor, I had pistachio and hazelnut. Just not worth the calories. The only saving grace for this place is the service. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. If you are not picky about your food, this place will suffice. I love a good tasting meal, so for me it's a no! read more

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Food was okay lil dry to be honest was on my way to Florida thought I'd try some Texas bbq after I trenched it in sauce it was ok look forward on next time hope it's better read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Brisket sandwich ,bbq beans ,mashed potatoes. - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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This is a mega-convenience store with a barbecue restaurant and a Sonic and and and! This store has everything. Cakes, pots, barbecue, is like a mini-store with everything. I'm bringing to know what they say everything in Texas is bigger. I found vegan beef jerky, gourmet chocolate, fudge, etc. And I had the opportunity to sample a rib. Not bad, but not my favorite. read more

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Have eaten here three times now. Lots to choose from. Lots of homemade (?) desserts and candies and truffles! Oh my! Choice of meats and veggies. Liked it very much. Something for everyone. Was told it was better before the pandemic and less expensive. Used to have more condiments/sauce choices/toppings i.e. jalapenos. Still worth a stop. Just have a big stash of cash. read more

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Salt and pepper would help. Hell, any seasoning. I could still taste the tin can from the green beans, zucchini was just bland and the shredded brisket was fairly bland too with dried parts I seriously mistook for plastic. Something about the way the kid put the meat on the tray to weigh it reminded me of a cafeteria scene in a movie. Good news is; my dog liked it. read more

Really nice nice place to stop on my way back home to NOLA. They have a sonic, BBQ joint, jerky station, clean bathrooms and of course gas. This is the only gas station that offers my favorite beef jerky...ghost pepper beef jerky!! Omg talk about a wake up kick when driving. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Ghost pepper - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Definitely the best place I could've chosen for my first place arriving to Texas. Loved the ribs and the potatoes. I've always been skeptical about Mac n cheese but the bbq sauce is what made everything come together perfectly. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - the outside of the restaurant - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Very friendly servers , food was hot , fresh , plentiful, delicious, this was connected to a gas station, would definitely recommend. We had ribs , brisket, spicy sausage. Will definitely be back. read more

This is really hard to get down!!! The driest brisket I've had on this side of Texas!!! 2/10 won't try again!! read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

The food was incredible. Definitely recommend the 2 side 4 meats Plate that way you can taste all the meats they have. The sauce was very delicious. All the flavors were super good. Not bad for a bbq in side the market. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

I've been thinking about this review for a couple of days, trying to decide how many stars to award. They are better than three, but not quite a four when you think about the totality that is Texas Barbecue. In the end, I realized that there are two main types of Texas 'que, and they should not be compared. Central Texas style is King, and better than any other styles anywhere. That said, East Texas style is quite good too, hence the four stars. The brisket sandwich I had was quite tasty, with very little fat. The sauce to go on it was sweet, thin, and smoky and paired beautifully with the meat. Additionally, the pinto beans were quite good; a bit on the spicy side, but flavorful nonetheless. My wife had a loaded baked potato, that was very tasty and large, but a tiny bit underdone. All in all, it was well worth the stop. Having driven in from Dallas to attend a funeral nearby, it was a great alternative to any other choices we might have made. I have a cousin that lives nearby and it is one of her favorite places. Well done! read more

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I stopped here for one reason and one reason only: fried pies. I had seen some photos of these delicacies online, and I had to try one for myself. I selected a vanilla pie and immediately noticed that it wasn't warm. Still, the package said that they were made fresh daily, so I decided to give it a shot. It was cold, and didn't seem so fresh, and the crust was surprisingly salty, but it was still tasty nonetheless. It just made me wonder how magnificent it could have been, had it been fresh and warm. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Vanilla fried pie - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Teas Best Smokehouse used to be a place I like to stop at when I travel from dallas to Shreveport. I enjoy their food and everything else you find at their store. They have lots of great gifts and a large selection of candles. However the last time we stopped I was very disappointed. Their customer service at the food counter was horrible. The people behind the counter were very rude and the food was cold and dry. I don't remember the last time I was treated like this. I've sent in an official complaint. mainly because I felt discriminated against. read more

Excellent food!!! Really Really Good Food!!! Every time I come through here... this place never disappoints!!

Clean areas, pleasant staff... Many items both functional & tourist type... Barbecue still available, as is take out & plate lunch. Also fast food inside, still has afternoon shake soec The parking lot needs a redo... definitely has been worn down & much broken concrete. They built a separate driver lounge, that was a surprise. Looks good. Limited parking. The barbecue was exceptionally good, really enjoyed it. Although, I do not eat much barbecue.. it's hard to find places that know how to season it. read more

Excellent BBQ. They know how to smoke meat and have a great sauce. I didn't try any of the sides but if they are half as good as the smoked meats they offer, it'll be good. read more

Awesome place to stop and relax for a few. take a break get something to eat it's definitely worth it.

Just got to talk about this awesome place. Every time I go to Dallas, Texas I have to stop here. Yummy food and lots of it. Staff are all friendly and informative. Myself And two other friends got the lunch special. Lots of choices all different kinds of meat cooked to perfection. The sides were all really good too. Oh and the bakery oh my goodness any kind of pie or cake cookie or candy and fried pies the fried pie are an like an enormous selection of pies that I had never heard of before. Now let me just say a little bit about all the different quality of things that they have in here. Hats T-shirts all kinds of jellies and jams and sauces more different types of candies and cookies and oh my goodness the awesome different types of drinks I've never seen. Just got to go by and check this place out yeah it's pretty attic. read more

It's a truck stop, so giving it 5*s feels like a reach. But The the staff is always so friendly, and the restrooms are always clean. The stuff is fun to shop. And we ALWAYS stop every-time. read more

This was an interesting place to stop along the desolate Texas highway. It helped our group as there was a wide variety of food choices for all of our weiried tavelers. I opted for a safe burgers. The orhers tried some smoked meats and amazing deli sandwiches. The only negstive i have is in relation to their jerky meats. The spicy beef was really good but the exotic meats were not near worth the price. BE Aware! You need o ask prices on the jerky. I was shocked after picking a couple when it was over $40 for tiny bags that are usually $5-$7 in Oklahoma. Worth the stop, just not a fan of the jerky. read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Bought gas and 3 pre wrapped deli sandwiches to go. Dummy me. I would never in my life think an employee would give me sell by today date sandwich. It was bad. Threw up in my mouth. Called and spoke to Javier. Wants me to drive 350 miles so he can give me another wonderful sandwich. He would have to have the credit card I used to refund my money. Total balonNext time I'll buy gas and food across the street. Inspected what was left of the sandwiches I didn't eat and found mold growing on the bread crust. Unbelievable. read more

This place was such a fun surprise on our way through to Dallas! The turkey was the best we'd ever had! Catfish was awesome and the people there were super cool. We've vowed to always make this a must stop on our way through. read more

Wow! Great BBQ. We really wanted breakfast burritos but we were too late. However the sandwiches... Wow! For the win. There was no wait and we were immediately asked for our order. We got both a turkey and ham sandwich. The meat is cut there so it will take just a minute. We didn't get any sides since we were going to eat in the car but they looked delicious. Would stop again and get another sandwich! read more

Omg I swear this place had the best ribs I've ever had. Everything tasted so so good!!! Found this place on accident while on a road trip lol. Best discovery ever! read more

To General Manager of Texas Best Smokehouse #3. I am a very Loyal Customer that makes a point of coming here to you establish each time I travel from Beverly Hills, California to Florida. On this particular trip around 7:30 pm on Tuesday May 2, 2017. My Husband and I stopped to order our usual; 4 meats and double broccoli and rice. I walked straight up David said can I help you and I stated I would like to have double broccoli,rice and cheese with 4 meats please. He immediately started putting broccoli on my plate and proceeded to ask me what other side. I looked at David and said, I would like to have double Broccoli and rice that's why I walked towards it. David immediately got an attitude. This I found to be very distasteful. While correcting David , Rachel was asking about my meat choices and I was still talking with David. Once I made eye contact with Rachel I gave her my order and the first item was not available which was sausage links. Rachel said they only had the jalapeño links. So then I asked for the brisket cut from the end with fat removed. Then Rachel said to me this is the end I am cutting from and I explained to her that it wasn't the end it was the other side. Once I stated this, Avery told Rachel to move to the register and she would handle me. Avery beginning pulling the fat off the brisket and then asked if I wanted it sliced or chopped. Then what other meat did I want, some what with an unpleasant attitude. I said to her I would like ribs and once she pulled them out of the warmer they looked dry so I asked if I could have some fresher ones. She turned and snatched a new slab out of the warmer and proceeded to cut me three off and I nicely asked if I could have the tip she cut off and put to the side and Avery stated to me she can only give me three ribs and I said to her I want the tip so she proceeded to snatch the other rib out of my plate and threw the tip in. I felt that was rude and totally unprofessional. While Avery is still fixing my plate Rachel is saying is that all. I acknowledge her and said I wasn't finished I am ordering a half a rack of baby backs. Once I did make it to Rachel to pay I explained to her I come here faithfully and this was the worse service I had ever experienced here and was her manager available and Avery rolled her eyes and said she was the manager. You could have scrapped my face off the floor.. I asked to use the pen after I finishing signing my charge receipt to write down each person name. I am a very dissatisfied customer and my 4 trips I make her will no longer be because I can't afford to spend my money where I have to get offended by Management and Staff. Totally BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. The Rolling Romantics Pompey's Beverly Hills, CA 90211 7025752813 ourears_theirvoices@yahoo.com read more

Texas Best Smokehouse - This was very disappointing. - Smokehouse Near Me - Tyler, Texas

I am not a fan of barbecue, but I just had to have some during my trip through Texas. This location is Texas sized (aka humongous) and connected to a gas station/convenience store on I-20 West. I arrived here at about 5 in the morning, when they were serving breakfast, but was able to convince them to serve me a brisket sandwich anyway. It was fantastic eating! The sandwich was absolutely delicious. It was made with lean meat, and the sauce on it was the perfect blend of smoky and sweet. The meat was juicy and easy for me to eat. You can now call me a fan of brisket sandwiches. Thank you Texas, for allowing me to see the error of my ways! I have finally discovered a brisket sandwich that was not dry. As a side, I opted to have a loaded baked potato on the side which was humongous and cooked perfectly. I nearly got the beans, thinking that it would be apropos given where I was, but I decided to opt out, since I still had a load of traveling to do. The gift shop was interesting. It had an array of touristy items, jerky, and even cans of its famous barbeque sauce, which I bought for some friends of mine in AZ. Sure, they are a bit pricier than normal, but that's to be expected in a truck stop like this. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit if you are on a road trip and traveling through East Texas. Heck, I'd even recommend this place if you are a local, it's just that good! read more

I have stopped here for years. NOT anymore!!!! Came in today for gas and goodies. Half the staff had their nose of their mask uncovered. People walking around without a mask and a vendor restocking chips had no mask at all!!! HORRIBLE!! read more

The food is EXCELLENT! The staff is super friendly and the restrooms are clean. They have a lot of cute stuff to shop for. And the coffee is pretty good. We try to stop and eat there every time we go thru the area. read more

Love this place. Texas best is a great stop for a quick meal or for the night. Their is 5 diesel pumps available, roomy lot with approximately 20 parking spots for tractor trailers. Cat scales on site. There is a great little truckers lounge with comfortable seating and s big screen TV. The C store is stocked full of unique gifts and souvenirs as well as a good variety of jams, jellies and pickled foods. They have beef jerky, and an assortment of ready maid deli sandwich's Sonic with a drive through. The BBQ is not to be missed. A little pricey but worth it. BBQ chicken, turkey, brisket and ribs to name a few dishes and there is plenty of sides to go with. The staff always makes me feel welcome here. read more

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They say they close at 10 but by 930 they have almost pulled all their food and put plastic over the sides.. (vegetables) I'm assuming they reuse it the next day. The young lady with a ponytail, who works there is hostile with a bad attitude. She comes off as very lazy. Myself and friends have complained about her to the management but they have allowed her to go unchecked. Not a culture of bad behavior because she is the only one who rolls her eyes while you place your order. Never any tea ready and after 8 forget it. The banana pudding is spot on. I'll try to go here at least three days a week but if I see that one employee I just go next-door to Subway or Carl's Jr. read more

This place is a true gem, the bbq was delicious especially paired with their in-house honey habanero hot sauce They have an amazing selection of sauces, jerky, and pickles everything's for sale. Very clean, comfortable, and filled with whatever you might need (and some stuff you probably didn't). read more

I used to pass this combination truck-stop, BBQ restaurant and Sonic Drive in for almost 15 years before I gave it a try. I travel from my home in Richardson, Texas to see my family in Monroe, Louisiana all the time and this is now a new tradition. I was an immediate and incurable addict to the BBQ they serve.... This is a large establishment with abundant car and truck parking. It's spotlessly clean on the inside including the bathrooms, and the service is East Texas friendly. If you do not know what East Texas friendly means, magnify Southern hospitality times 100. And the food! I've always admired the countless side-dishes. The mouth-watering cobblers. The tangy potato salads. The sinful desserts. But never tried them because the sliced smoke sandwich was so freaking big I would not have room! This is not you powder-puff derby BBQ. The is the real deal. The handsome cat who cuts up the meat recognized me because I always just get a sandwich with no sides. I then told him I occasionally write food reviews. He then wheeled around, opened the oven and pulled out what had to be a 15 pound whole smoked brisket. I then requested meat from the "top deck" or the crispy fatty section. You can smell the smoke outside so you know how delicious the meat must be. AND NO SKIMPY PORTIONS! At least two to three inches of solid beef on a large bun just kissed with sauce. I took my time and enjoyed every bite and also enjoyed the people watching. This is soooooo not Manhattan! $4.99? Get outa here! Maybe it was $5.99. Call my investment banker! But that's around what it cost! BARGAIN! I noticed the rib and other plate lunches did not scrimp on anything. The ribs alone look like something off the Flintstones. Topping it all of is a HUGE country store selling everything from specialty candy to polished rocks. Please be sure and check out the photos! read more

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I wasn't really expecting anything good from here but boy, when I had the first bite of that pork ribs.. I was blown away! They were so tender and perfectly smoked. Not salty at all and the sauce was perfection. Will be back definitely! read more

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